Efforts to Impeach Judges Hit New High in 2011

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In 2011, fourteen bills were introduced in seven states to remove judges from office. All but two of the impeachment efforts were motivated by disagreement with judicial decisions.

Democrats skip most Alabama Supreme Court races

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Only one Democrat is vying for a seat on the state’s appellate courts in 2012. The state’s Democratic Party chairman attributed this to the high cost and contentiousness of judicial elections in Alabama. Three Republican incumbents on the supreme… MORE

Joan Orie Melvin a target of grand jury

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Supreme court justice Joan Orie Melvin was named as a target of a grand jury investigation into potential improper use of judicial and legislative staff for her election campaigns.

New Jersey Governor Seeks to Remake Supreme Court in Effort to Change Education Funding

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In discussing his plan to challenge a supreme court-ordered formula for state education funding, Governor Christie pledged to nominate two new supreme court justices this spring who would not “grossly” overstep their powers. The court ruled in May… MORE

Lawyers of the Year 2011: Rule Makers

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In its celebration of 2011 "Lawyers of the Year," LawWeek Colorado named Denver District Court Judge Ann Frick and Sherman & Howard lawyer Skip Netzorg for their roles in creating the rules for the Civil Access Pilot Project. "Skip and… MORE

Why Only One Percent of Lawsuits Go to Trial

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This week, Bob Dorigo Jones, a senior fellow of Center for America, called Rebuilding Justice a "must-read" and discussed it in his "Let's Be Fair" weekly radio program. Audio available here.

Two Dems propose public financing for high court races

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Two Democratic legislators sponsored a bill to establish public financing for supreme court elections.

New Look. New Year. Renewed Commitment.

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2011 was a banner year. Working with partners and stakeholders around the country last year, we made significant advances on several key projects. We launched a new initiative, Educating Tomorrow’s Lawyers, in a year when law schools are under more… MORE

January 2012: Selection Snapshots Newsletter

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The January 2012 edition of Selection Snapshots is now available. Sign up for Selection Snapshots and other IAALS newsletters here.

Colorado Civil Access Pilot Project Begins January 1, 2012; IAALS to Measure Outcomes

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On January 1, 2012, Colorado launched its “Civil Access Pilot Project Applicable to Business Actions in District Court.” Five Denver metro-area courts will use new rules of civil procedure in certain types of cases for a period of two years, in an… MORE